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Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Cross-slab

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Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00644 Dimensions: H 0.205, W 0.17, T 0.07 Three line border with a simple fret pattern. No inscription. Evidence of discovery: Davis 1984. Condition: Very worn fragment with part of frame.. The Clonmacnoise inventory was compiled by the Office of Public Works. A copy of the record for this slab is available for inspection in the relevant Archaeological Survey of Ireland (SMR) file. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011
Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise likely dates to the early medieval period, associated with Christian monastic activity in the region. Its simple fret pattern may reflect symbolic or decorative Christian iconography, commonly found on grave-slabs and cross-slabs of the time.

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